Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-5
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Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Released May 2017
- Succeeded the Olympus TG-4
- Refreshed by Olympus TG-6

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-5 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A3000 IS was launched 8 years prior to the TG-5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A3000 IS grades vs the TG-5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Olympus Tough TG-5. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Olympus TG-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Olympus TG-5
A3000 IS | TG-5 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Canon A3000 IS
TG-5 | A3000 IS | |||
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Released | May 2017 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 89 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Olympus TG-5
A3000 IS | TG-5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A3000 IS features external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-5 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the A3000 IS versus the TG-5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and TG-5 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3000 IS and TG-5.
As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-5 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older A3000 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Olympus Tough TG-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2010-01-05 | 2017-05-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic VIII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 20.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165g (0.36 pounds) | 250g (0.55 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-8L | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $240 | $449 |